Laughing Gas Renders Man Paralyzed by Inactivating Vitamin B12

A man who used nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, for years has been left temporarily paralyzed and unable to walk his dogs due to nerve damage caused by the drug inactivating vitamin B12 in his body. Experts are increasingly concerned about the potential harms of nitrous oxide, particularly with the rise of super-size canisters. While it's legal to possess nitrous oxide in most countries, some have criminalized supplying it for recreational purposes. Users who develop symptoms like numbness or incontinence should stop taking it and seek help immediately.